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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Communication & Journalism (Other) in the Great Lakes Region

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138 Degrees Awarded
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Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 1,128 people earned their degree in communication and journalism (other), making the major the 229th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism (other) graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,960 and had an average of $23,774 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Great Lakes region, there were 138 communication and journalism (other) graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,530 and $24,295 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region” ranking looked at 21 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism (other). The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular communication and journalism (other) programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region”.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 30 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Ohio State University - Main Campus

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Illinois University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region. WIU is a public institution located in Macomb, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Western Illinois University

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Out of the 21 schools in the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Dearborn, Michigan, and it awarded 17 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UM Dearborn Communication & Journalism (Other) Report

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Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois

Out of the 21 schools in the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Roosevelt University landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 15 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Roosevelt University

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Malone University
Canton, Ohio

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Malone University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Canton, Ohio is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other communications degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Malone University

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, Indiana

Ivy Tech Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.

Full Ivy Tech Community College Communication & Journalism (Other) Report

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Lake Erie College
Painesville, Ohio

With a ranking of #7, Lake Erie College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Painesville, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Lake Erie College

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Siena Heights University
Adrian, Michigan

Siena Heights University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Siena Heights University is located in Adrian, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 ’s other communications degrees to qualified students.

Full Siena Heights University Communication & Journalism (Other) Report

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Quincy University
Quincy, Illinois

Quincy University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This small school is located in Quincy, Illinois, and it awarded 7 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Quincy University

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Concordia University, Wisconsin came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Mequon, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other communications degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Concordia University, Wisconsin Communication & Journalism (Other) Report

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John Carroll University
University Heights, Ohio

John Carroll University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in University Heights, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at John Carroll University

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Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois

Benedictine University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Lisle, Illinois is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s other communications degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Benedictine University

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Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Chicago, Illinois, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Illinois Institute of Technology

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Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in Evanston, Illinois, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s other communications students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Northwestern

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University of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana

University of Evansville ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. University of Evansville is located in Evansville, Indiana and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s other communications degrees to qualified students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at UE

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Sinclair Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Sinclair Community College is located in Dayton, Ohio and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s other communications degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Sinclair Community College

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Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan

Madonna University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. Madonna is a small school located in Livonia, Michigan that handed out 0 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Madonna University Communication & Journalism (Other) Report

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 0 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Marquette

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Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, Illinois

With a ranking of #14, Elmhurst University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. This small school is located in Elmhurst, Illinois, and it awarded 0 ’s other communications degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism (Other) at Elmhurst University

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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Valpo is a private not-for-profit institution located in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at Valpo

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Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #14, Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Other Communications Major in the Great Lakes Region list. WLC is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s other communications degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communication & Journalism (Other) at WLC

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